Twin 4.3GXI - now that I have access, what would you change?

stouchton

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In the process of changing manifolds and risers after 15 years (and signs of moisture in one engines oil and also in the exhaust passage). My boat is a Monterey 282 which has virtually no access to back side of engines. Now that risers and manifolds are off, I can finally access back side of engines! Planned on changing distributor caps and rotors - just because I am there. I have no running issues. Is this a smart thing to do? Should I be changing something else? Should I change spark plug wires? Appreciate any advice on what I should tackle whilst I have access to the backside of engines. Thanks
 

alldodge

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What your doing is good, and keep one set of cap and rotor in case there are other issues in the future. So far as plug wires, not a bad idea but may not be needed IMO
 

QBhoy

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Change the cap and rotor for sure. Grease up the steering components for sure
If you have a grease nipple on the output shaft into inner transom shield, grease that for sure.
Check the water intake hose from the drive, it's fitting and condition..

All good
 

BRICH1260

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While you can, I`d change the distributor cap, rotor, wires and plugs. Sounds like it may have been a few years since it may have been done.
 
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